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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.04, 1,483.96 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.04, 1,483.96 and 469.48 is: 703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.04 : 1,483.96 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.04/1,483.96 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.04x = 1,483.96 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.04x = 696,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,689.54/990.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.70

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